Understanding Suicide Tourism
In the face of terminal illness and unbearable suffering, some individuals seek a path that leads to a dignified end. While the concept of aid-in-dying, also known as assisted suicide,… Read More
Author: Jon Scaccia
The Dangers of Military Burn Pits
When we think of soldiers serving in conflict zones, the immediate dangers that come to mind are often bullets and bombs. However, a less visible but equally insidious threat lurks… Read More
Creating Safer Spaces: A New Approach to Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual violence is a pervasive issue, impacting millions of Americans each year. Shockingly, about one in three women and one in four men will experience sexual violence at some point… Read More
How Death Trends are Shaping Public Health
The year 2023 marked a pivotal shift in the landscape of public health in the United States. For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the age-adjusted… Read More
Do Health Impact Assessment Frameworks Work?
When policies and plans are made outside the healthcare sector, they often have unanticipated effects on public health. Enter Health Impact Assessment (HIA), a vital tool for predicting these impacts… Read More
The Conclusion Generator: A Redundant Tool?
Look there was a time when I relied on online widgets instead of writing my own code. These tools were helpful, but there is something to much more fundamentally satisfying… Read More
A conversation with Lauren Peterson
Lauren A. Peterson, a doctoral student at the Crown School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, is at the forefront of research into the variability and impact of Medicaid policies… Read More
The Lifesaving Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder Revealed
Opioid use disorder (OUD) continues to plague our society, with overdose deaths reaching staggering numbers. In 2023 alone, over 74,000 people died from opioid overdoses in the United States. Despite… Read More
Veterans’ Lifeline: How Rideshare Transforms Access to Care
Imagine trying to navigate the complexities of life without reliable transportation. For many of us, it’s hard to picture, but for thousands of veterans experiencing homelessness, it’s a harsh reality…. Read More
Next Week in Public Health, August 9, 2024
Have you been catching our interview series? We talked with Per Nilsen earlier this week about AI and implementation. Check it out here! More interviews are in the pipeline. If… Read More
Opioid Policies to Combat Addiction
The opioid epidemic has taken a devastating toll on communities across the United States. To address this crisis, many states have implemented various drug policies aimed at reducing opioid misuse… Read More
A Blueprint for DEIJ Funding in Health Research
In the vast landscape of health research, funding is the grease that keeps the wheels turning. But what if the process that drives innovation and discovery also perpetuates inequity? Recent… Read More